Richie Sexson has been issued a 6-game suspension for starting a bench-clearing brawl in Thursday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Felix Hernandez had hit two Texas batters (one being Ian Kinsler, who had earlier taken King Felix yard), and when a pitch from Ranger’s pitcher sailed high in the following inning, Sexson decided to charge the […]
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According to Ken Rosenthal, the Toronto Blue Jays have added some depth to their offense by adding outfielders Kevin Mench and Brad Wilkerson today. Wilkerson, who had been released by the Mariners, was signed as a free agent. Mench was acquired from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.
Mench should serve as a decent […]
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Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman has a piece out today about impending free agent Mark Teixeira. The Braves 1st baseman is, of course, close to cashing in on a phat contract this offseason if he can stay healthy and put together a fine year. The inevitable payload will be a payoff for Teixeira after he risked a lot of cheddar by not […]
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ESPN’s Buster Olney has a few interesting tidbits in his blog today. Here’s a rundown:
It’s pure speculation, but Olney sees a potential fit between the Indians and Rockies, involving Garrett Atkins. Of course, it should take a bit more time before the Rockies even consider trading off veterans like “The Diet.” But if the Rox do […]
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Cincinnati Reds GM Walt Jocketty tells ESPN that any trade rumors involving outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. are “a little bit premature.” Says the GM, “I have had no trade discussions with him.”
But then the GM decided not to shut the door completelely by saying, “I’m not saying that (a trade) couldn’t happen, but it just hasn’t at this point.”
Griffey […]
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According to Mark Bowman at MLB.com, the Atlanta Braves have acquired Greg Norton from the Seattle Mariners for a player to be named later or cash considerations. As reported here at Fleece Factor, the M’s deginated Norton for assignment last week when they decided to promote prospects Jeff Clement and Wladimir Balentein. The Braves’ current […]
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Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe informs us that agent Scott Boras has acknowledged that the Boston Red Sox, among others, have expressed interest in outfielder Brad Wilkerson, who was recently released by the Seattle Mariners.
Boras goes on to say, “I’m sure there are teams out there that need a hitter and Brad could certainly […]
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According to Jim Street at MLB.com, the Seattle Mariners designated veterans Brad Wilkerson and Greg Norton for assignment. The M’s have 10 days to days to trade, release, option, or ouright both of them to the minors.
The moves were made to make room on the club’s 25-man roster for prospects Jeff Clement and Wladimir Balentien. […]
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UPDATE: (4/29 @ 11:22am EST) - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that the Mariners have called up top catching prospect Jeff Clement, who was tearing it up in the minors. So, four days after extending their current catcher by 3 years, the M’s have decided to call up their top catching prospect, who will probably DH. Either Seattle […]
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The Seattle Mariners have activated closer J.J. Putz from the disabled list, according to Yahoo Sports. Putz pitched the 9th inning of last night victory against the Orioles, earning his second save of the season. The M’s are thrilled to have him back from his ribcage injury, as he is one of the game’s elite closers. Throw the […]
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UPDATE: (4/19) 8:40pm (EST) - The Yankees have activated Joba Chamberlain from the bereavement list.
Also, the Seattle Mariners could have starter Erik Bedard back by Thursday. He could make that start against the Baltimore Orioles. He was to throw off a mound today, and if he was able to push off without any hip […]
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The 2008 payrolls were released earlier this month by Major League Baseball, and there were a few surprises. What isn’t much of a surprise is that the New York Yankees were once again #1 on that list, topping $209 million (yet another payroll record).
Of interest though is that both the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets have leap-froged the […]
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According to Bob Sherwin at MLB.com, Seattle Mariners ace Erik Bedard, who has missed two starts because of hip inflammation, was finally placed on the disabled list on Tuesday. However, the move is retroactive to April 9th, the day after he last took the mound. Said manager John McLaren on the decision, “At this point, we thought it […]
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UPDATE: (4/15) 10:13pm (EST) - Adam McCalvy at MLB.com confirms that the Brewers signed Weaver to a minor-league deal. According to sources, the deal could be worth as much as $4-5 million if he makes the rotation and reaches incentives.
Apr 15, 10:22am (EST) - According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers have supposedly […]
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In search of pitching help with the hip injury to ace left-hander Erik Bedard and the ineffectiveness of relief pitcher Eric O’Flaherty (15 earned runs surrendered in only 6 2/3 innings), the Mariners have looked to their minor-league system for some help. According to Bob Sherwin at MLB.com, Seattle has recalled knuckleballer R.A. Dickey from AAA-Tacoma, and also brought […]
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According to mlb.com, Erik Bedard has been scratched from Sunday’s start against the Baltimore Orioles due to a “little inflammation in his left hip”. It was supposed to be his first start against his former club. Instead, Felix Hernandez will get the call to make Sunday’s start. Erik Bedard will be pushed back to Tuesday, assuming his […]
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REMINDER: Don’t forget to vote in our FINAL FOUR OF OFFSEASON FLEECES! We have some very close ballgames below that will be determined by late voters. Polls close tonight.
On March 24th, MLB Fleece Factor kicked off the 2008 Sweet Sixteen of Offseason Fleeces. This tournament - whose winner will be determined by you - is Fleece […]
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As per Doug Miller at MLB.com, Seattle Mariners’ closer J.J. Putz is heading to the 15-day disabled list. The All-Star right-hander has a condition known as costochondritis, which is inflammation in the area where cartilage attaches to the ribcage (10th rib). Trainers plan to let the injury “quiet down” for a few days before they […]
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According to David Andriesen at the Seattle Post Intelligencer, relief pitcher Chris Reitsma still hasn’t told the Mariners organziation whether or not he will be reporting to AAA-Tacoma. Reitsma apparently left the team after being told that he wasn’t going to make the big-league club when the season started.
Reitsma still currently has a minor-league contract […]
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Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times reports that the Tampa Bay Rays “could deal one of their young starters, Edwin Jackson or Jason Hammel, who are out of options” in order to acquire an outfielder.
As we’ve documented at the Fleece Factor, the Rays are seeking an outfielder to take the place of injured Rocco Baldelli. Names that have […]
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On March 24th, MLB Fleece Factor kicked off the 2008 Sweet Sixteen of Offseason Fleeces. This tournament - whose winners will be determined by you - is Fleece Factor’s version of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. The last FLEECE standing in this tournament will be awarded the 2008 Offseason Golden Fleece Award.
After an incredibly impressive turnout for first […]
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As per John Hickey of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Mariners are still deciding on whether or not to trade outfielder Jeremy Reed. They have apparently held talks with both the Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Padres about the left-handed hitter, however. The M’s need to decide how many bats they want to keep on their bench, […]
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Because March Madness shouldn’t just be for college hoops fans…
MLB Fleece Factor introduces the Sweet Sixteen of Offseason MLB Fleeces!
We’ve set up the brackets, and we’re leaving it up to you to determine the winner of this honor…let’s call it the 2008 Offseason Golden Fleece Award!
Here’s a complete set of brackets for you:
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ESPN.com’s Buster Olney checks in today with some more of his usual great rumors from around baseball:
The Chicago Cubs have a scout possibly watching the Nationals Felipe Lopez. Lopez seems to have lost the team’s second base competition, and could be trade bait. The Cubs, frustrated in their quest for the Orioles’ Brian Roberts, may turn to Lopez […]
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According to the Associated Press, the perjury case against Barry Bonds* has been put on hold for three months as prosecutors begin the process of obtaining a new indictment against the former San Francisco Giants outfielder. The reason for the new indictment is due to an order from U.S. District Judge Susan Illston to the prosecutors to […]
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According to Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune, centerfielder Jim Edmonds’ calf injury could hinder him from being in the Opening Day lineup. He even notes that the possibility still exists for Edmonds to begin the 2008 season on the disabled list.
If he’s not ready to go, Center speculates that the Padres might look […]
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Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com “fame,” brings us all some more juicy rumors as Opening Day rapidly approaches:
The Chicago Cubs are getting really frustrated with the whole Brian Roberts saga, as are we! After seemingly 3 months of negoitations, and with the regular season less than 2 weeks away, the Orioles supposedly have still not even told […]
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ESPN.com’s Buster Olney dishes out some dirt from the major-league landscape today:
Barry Lamar Bonds says that he is not going to retire. I could definitely see a team sign him after the season has begun, when it would be *slightly* less of a distraction. I think the Mariners remain a great fit, and the Angels seem […]
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With the completion of the A’s today, we have now finished 2008 team outlooks for all American League West teams. I’ve linked the individual team outlooks for that division below alphabetically. Check them out and then vote in the poll below for the team that you think will win this division. Also, for all you homers out there, […]
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Here’s a rundown of some decent MLB rumors and notes from baseball guru Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports:
Seven teams have expressed interest in left-hander Horacio Ramirez after he was released by the Mariners, according to the pitcher’s agent, Steve Canter. Ramirez was a bust for the M’s (check out our review of his time in Seattle here) […]
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It’s time for another installment of our “A Look Back” series here at MLB Fleece Factor. Today we can officially look back at the Horacio Ramirez/Rafael Soriano trade from last year and call the Braves the winner (or “fleecer,” if you will). This call comes because Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times is confirming that the Mariners have […]
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Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal dishes out the latest goods:
The Milwaukee Brewers seem serious about hitting catcher Jason Kendall 9th, after the pitcher. They feel it could help the club score 25-30 more runs this season.
The Dodgers interest in trading for third basemen Joe Crede or Brandon Inge is “all about the budget and whether (owner […]
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UPDATE: (3/8) 10:49pm (EST) - As per Jim Molony at MLB.com, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said the team has no interest in signing Ponson.
Mar 6, 8:51pm (EST) - Free agent pitcher Sidney Ponson threw in front of scouts for the Cardinals, Royals, Mariners and Diamondbacks today, bringing truth to the idea that the meat of […]
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Just wanted to get out some stories (mostly injury updates) from around the major leagues today. Here goes:
Hideki Matsui (knee) is expected to make his spring debut this Sunday as the Yankees DH.
Nationals pitcher Shawn Hill has lingering soreness in his forearm, and may be “shut down” for quite some time.
Rockies relief pitcher Luis Vizcaino […]
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UPDATE: (3/3) 9:24am (EST) - According to John Hickey at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Mariners have made an initial offer to Hernandez on a long-term deal. A 4-year deal would buy out his 1st year of free agency.
Mar 1, 11:18pm (EST) - As per Jim Street at MLB.com, the agent for right-hander Felix Hernandez […]
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